In a thrilling encounter at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Al-Ittihad triumphed over al-hilal in the quarter-finals of the King’s Cup, securing a 3-1 victory in a penalty shootout after a nail-biting 2-2 draw in regular and extra time. the match, which captivated fans with its intensity, saw Al-Ittihad’s goalkeeper, Predrag Rajkovic, emerge as the hero by saving three crucial penalties from Mohamed Kanno, Malcolm, and Leonardo.
The victory was notably sweet for Al-Ittihad fans, who celebrated breaking al-Hilal’s eight-match winning streak in el Clásico encounters across various tournaments. One jubilant fan took to social media to mock an Al-Hilal supporter, stating, “Your joy in winning over Al-Hilal is justified, as you only achieved that in one match out of the last nine confrontations that brought you together with Al-Hilal.” The Al-Hilal fan, however, remained defiant, asserting, “Al-Hilal is always the leader and the master.no team can overcome it except after a series of failures. Al Hilal emerged from the King’s Cup with its head held high, and will return stronger in the upcoming tournaments, whether locally or continentally.” She concluded with a powerful statement: “Al Hilal may stumble, but it never falls.”
The match also sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with one tweet humorously comparing Al-Ittihad’s victory to Argentina’s triumph, saying, “They reminded me of our joy in winning over Argentina.. Indeed, they should celebrate a year before Al Hilal surpassed its championship.”
With this win, Al-Ittihad advanced to the semi-finals, joining Al-Shabab, Al-Raed, and Al-Qadisiyah. the draw for the semi-finals is set to take place on Wednesday, setting the stage for more high-stakes football action.
Key Highlights of the Match
| Aspect | Details |
|————————–|—————————————————————————–|
| Venue | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh |
| Final Score | 2-2 (Al-Ittihad wins 3-1 on penalties) |
| Hero of the Match | Predrag Rajkovic (saved three penalties) |
| Al-Hilal’s streak | Eight consecutive wins in El Clásico ended |
| Semi-finalists | Al-Ittihad, al-Shabab, Al-Raed, al-Qadisiyah |
As the King’s Cup progresses, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this gripping football saga. Will Al-ittihad continue their winning momentum, or will another team rise to the occasion? Stay tuned for more updates and analysis.
